Human Genomics (393-0-1)

Instructors

Robert Holmgren
847/491-5460
COOK HALL 3125

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Tues, Thurs 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Overview of class

Recent advances in human ancestry and clinical medicine have underscored the importance of genetic principles. Human Genomics will discuss genome-wide association studies, linkage analysis, and the roles of rare and common variation as they relate to human genetics, health and evolution. Lectures will provide an introduction to each topic, which will be followed by discussion of papers from the primary literature.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: BIOL_SCI 203-0 or BIOL_SCI 241-0.

Teaching Method

Active participation during in-class discussion and writing a research proposal or literature review.

Evaluation Method

Participation in class and evaluation of outline, draft and final paper

Class Materials (Required)

N/A

Class Materials (Suggested)

Review articles and primary literature

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Biology Majors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites and registered for any required corequisites. Prerequisite: BIOL_SCI 203-0 or BIOL_SCI 241-0.